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cathedrala large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈθiːdrəl/

Korean meaning: 대성당, 주교좌 성당 (교구의 중심이 되는 큰 교회)

Korean pronunciation: 커-시-드럴 (강세: 시)

Example Sentences

  • The cathedral was so tall that pigeons got altitude sickness on the way to the top.
  • We spent three hours exploring the magnificent cathedral in the city center.
  • The cathedral's acoustics were so perfect that even whispers echoed for five minutes.

cathedral

NOUN

//kəˈθiːdrəl//

a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese

cathedral concept
💡 Concept

Majestic cathedral towering above visitors

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cathedral rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Federal agents in the cathedral seek literal truth

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈθiːdrəl/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈθiːdrəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootcathedr
Suffix--al

Origin

그리스어 'kathedra(의자)'에서 유래했습니다. 주교가 앉는 특별한 의자가 있는 교회라는 의미에서 시작되어, 점차 큰 교회를 지칭하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

edralfederalliteral
edral
federal
literal

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cathedral was so tall that pigeons got altitude sickness on the way to the top.

We spent three hours exploring the magnificent cathedral in the city center.

😄 Fun example

The cathedral's acoustics were so perfect that even whispers echoed for five minutes.

Many tourists come to admire the beautiful stained glass windows of the cathedral.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

basilicaminsterabbeysanctuarychapel

Antonyms

cottagehutshack

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